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Jonny Magic and the Card Shark Kids

How a Gang of Geeks Beat the Odds and Stormed Las Vegas
Pages
240
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Jon Finkel, once a bullied and friendless boy, discovers his talent in the trading-card game Magic: The Gathering, becoming a world champion. This true story follows his journey as he transitions from Magic to high-stakes poker and blackjack, joining a card-counting team that takes Vegas for millions. Witness the thrilling odyssey of these brainy gamers as they conquer the World Series of Poker, proving that every player can have their day.

About the author

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David Kushner

David Kushner is the author of Masters of Doom, a look into the early days of video game creation. He writes about technology and culture.